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src="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ILSI-Mission-and-Operating-Principles-1200x350.jpg" srcset="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ILSI-Mission-and-Operating-Principles-1600x400.jpg 1600w, https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ILSI-Mission-and-Operating-Principles-1200x350.jpg 1200w, https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ILSI-Mission-and-Operating-Principles-800x300.jpg 800w, https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ILSI-Mission-and-Operating-Principles-400x250.jpg 400w" alt="Mission & Operating Principles"> <h1 class='entry-title'>Mission & Operating Principles</h1> </header><!-- .entry-header --> <div class='maincontent'> <div class="entry-content clear" itemprop="text" > <div class="fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-96 fl-builder-content-primary fl-builder-global-templates-locked" data-post-id="96"><div class="fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-59aea7fbeebbc fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center" data-node="59aea7fbeebbc"> <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> <div class="uabb-row-separator uabb-top-row-separator" > </div> <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-sw7yzchvrm0l" data-node="sw7yzchvrm0l"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-kcrdts2p3g08" data-node="kcrdts2p3g08"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-93vb1jkiwmtl" data-node="93vb1jkiwmtl"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>Welcome to our Mission and Operating Principles page. Here, you’ll learn about the core values that drive ILSI's nonprofit work and the mission that inspires everything we do. We also provide direct access to our organization's financial statements, disclosures, and policies, ensuring transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations. Guided by our robust Mandatory Policies and Code of Ethics, we are committed to making a positive, lasting impact while upholding the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-59aea7fbefe93" data-node="59aea7fbefe93"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-59aea7fbeff17 fl-col-has-cols" data-node="59aea7fbeff17"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-59aea7fbf2017" data-node="59aea7fbf2017"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <h2>ILSI's Mission</h2> <p>ILSI is a global, nonprofit federation dedicated to generating and advancing emerging science and groundbreaking research to ensure foods are safe, nutritious and sustainable, and that they improve planetary and human health and well-being in the 21st century.</p> <p>ILSI convenes scientists at the forefront of research on nutrition, food safety and sustainability, and operates within a framework of the highest principles of scientific integrity. ILSI's trusted experts and volunteers around the world work synergistically and transparently across academia and the public and private sectors.</p> <p> </p> <h2>ILSI's Vision</h2> <p>ILSI envisions a future where its thought leadership positively impacts health and sustainability through decisions informed by science, and provides input to overcome global food challenges through collaboration across sectors.</p> <p> </p> <h2>ILSI's Operating Principles</h2> <p><strong><span class="color-primary">Science for the Public Good</span></strong><br /> All ILSI scientific activities have a primary public purpose and benefit.</p> <p><strong><span class="color-primary">Collaboration</span></strong><br /> ILSI's mission is focused on collaborative research. Scientists from geographically diverse regions of the world can best address complex science and health issues by sharing their unique skills, insights, and perspectives.</p> <p><strong><span class="color-primary">Shared Values</span></strong><br /> ILSI believes scientists from industry, government, and academia and other sectors of society can <em>and should</em> work together to identify and address topics of common interest.</p> <p><span class="color-primary"><strong>Transparency</strong><br /> </span>All ILSI's activities are conducted in an open and transparent manner and all scientific outcomes are made available to the public to ensure confidence in the integrity of the scientific process. The purpose and funding sources for all ILSI sponsored meetings; symposia; conference; seminars; and workshops are fully disclosed.</p> <p>All publications list funding sources and sponsors. Speakers and authors sign disclosures of financial and other interests related to the contents of their presentations and/or articles.</p> <p><strong><span class="color-primary">Lobbying and Advocacy</span></strong><br /> ILSI does <strong>not</strong> lobby, conduct lobbying activities, or make policy recommendations.</p> <p> </p> <h2><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ILSI-Mandatory-Policies.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Mandatory Policies</a></h2> <p>Each ILSI entity (and, as applicable, its Board of Trustees, staff, and representatives) shall comply with the policies that are contained in <a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ILSI-Mandatory-Policies.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Mandatory Policies</a>. ILSI Entities are obligated to adhere to these policies through their charter agreements.</p> <p> </p> <h2><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ILSI-Code-of-Ethics-1022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI’s Code of Ethics</a></h2> <p>ILSI's <a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ILSI-Code-of-Ethics-1022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Code of Ethics</a> outlines the principles that guide us, as well as all the individuals who work with us.</p> <p> </p> <p>Read more about ILSI:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ILSI-Board-of-Trustees-Conflict-of-Interest-Disclosure-2022_Updated-1022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Conflict of Interest Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ILSI-Bylaws-as-approved-6-Dec-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The ILSI Federation Bylaws</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ILSI-Anti-Corruption-Policy-1022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Anti-Corruption Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ILSI-IRS-Ltrs-May-1985.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's 1985 IRS Tax Code Determination</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/ilsi-privacy-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Privacy Notice</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/pubs/annual-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ILSI's Annual Reports</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Want to learn even more about ILSI? Visit our <a href="https://ilsi.org/about/frequently-asked-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-separator fl-node-617b1f1ea98ad" data-node="617b1f1ea98ad"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-separator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-6182a1cd65605 fl-col-group-nested" data-node="6182a1cd65605"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-6182a1cd656ad fl-col-small" data-node="6182a1cd656ad"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6182a1ee76765" data-node="6182a1ee76765"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <h3>ILSI's Form 990</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ILSI-12.23-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ILSI-12.22-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2021-ILSI-Form-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2020-ILSI-Form-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2019-ILSI-Form-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ILSI-2018-Form-990-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURE-COPY.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 ILSI Form 990</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ILSI-2017-Form-990-PUBLIC-DISCLOSURE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017 ILSI Form 990</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-61841849d4c91" data-node="61841849d4c91"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6184185aabbba" data-node="6184185aabbba"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <h3><span class="color-primary">ILSI's Audited Financial Statements</span></h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2023-ILSI-AFS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-ILSI-Audited-Financial-Statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2021-ILSI-AFS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2021-ILSI-AFS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2020-ILSI-Audited-Financial-Statements.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2018-ILSI-Audited-Financial-Statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2018-ILSI-Audited-Financial-Statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016_ILSI_AFS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a></li> <li><a href="https://ilsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2016_ILSI_AFS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-separator fl-node-6182a19b7eabf" data-node="6182a19b7eabf"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-separator"></div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-617b1f309ffdb" data-node="617b1f309ffdb"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>ILSI is a non-profit, charitable organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. 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